Weather strip installer&#39;s gauge



Filed Jan., l5, 1941 E. D. BARRINGER WEATHER STRIP INSTALLER' S GAUGE Malyy 12, 1942.

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A anNEYs.

Patented May 12, 1942 F UNITED STATES; PATENT OFFICE WEAfrimszR STRIP INsTALLERs GAUGE lmerr), Barrngei", Cleveland Heights, Ohio Application January-i3, i941, serial-Nq; 374,281A scia'ims.' torse-.180) 1 VThis invention has relation to the art oi xweatherstrip equipment rfor windows, doors, Yor

ways oi window frames, and Vparticularly where with extreme accuracy the proper locationof the so-called rib weatherstrip is to be applied tothe window frame for cooperationwit-h the sash:

As is well known, when rib weatherstrips are mounted in the runways of window frames `forl coaction with the sash, the sash is formed' with a groove to receive the rib or rib' member of the weatherstrip. The weatherstrip usually comprises a plain or corrugated .plateformed with an offstanding rib parallel to the plane of'A the sash which rib is designed to enter the sash groove W and thus provide the means for preventing passage of water, dust, or foreign matter from thel the weatherstrip with its rib arranged so that the v groove in the sash will be accurately centered with adequate clearness, has been ,developed heretofore. ,Y A

It is one of the purposes of my invention to devise gauge meansso designed as to cooperate with the tool by which the Agroove isaccurately formed and located in the sash to ensure that upon the properapplication-of the weatherstrip to the runway of the window, the rib will coact properly with the groove in the sash for weatherstrip purposes. y l l 'Y This proper coaction between the rib of the weatherstrip and the sash that slides relative thereto, involves the necessity of an accurate measuring of the' location of the groove in the sash from at least one side of the sash so that the rib of the weatherstrip when working in the groove of the sash wllrenable free movement of the sash as it slides relative thereto, withoutbinding at the time of installation in the rst'place, andwithout liability of binding such as might arise later because of the swelling'and shrinking of the sash and runway in which runway the sash operates. Y

A after more fully described, I provide a gauge plate Y thegrooving in the sash, said groove to later ref lIn following the method of gauging of :my'invention and using'the gauge equipmentrhereinwith gaugemeans. thereon, by which to determine cutting or grooving member of the cutting tool that the installer uses for forming and locating eeive the nb of the weatherstrip;

The problem of gauging as dealt with in my invention involves further the matter of accu-A rate and precise location o f the `weatherstripv having the rib that is to enter Vthe groove in the sash. My gauging means or special form of gauge plate of my invention deals with this problem by theV provision of gauge means capable of being used by the installer, separate from the gauge means previously referred to that deals with the proper Alocation vof the cutting element of the cutting tool, for checking vthe accuracy of formation and location of the groove that is made in the sash by the cutting tool.Y

So far as I am'advised, no double method of gauging with the relation togaug'ing the location of thetool' or cutting element used to form the groove in the sash, and checking by gauge means the locationvof the groove in the sash as made by the cutting element of the'tool, has heretoforey been proposed. y Y The gauge means of my invention has a third function, namely, that by which itis enabled to check the'proper location of the rib strip in itsV runway to ensure thatthe rib of the strip is in proper alignment with the groove in the sash,

Y vand by so doing, correspondingly ensure the proper clearance of the rib relatively to the wallsy of the groove and the proper clearance between the edge of the sash and the'window stop makingV certain the free movement of the sash Vin its runway With the rib interlocked in the groove, when the installation is completed.

A more full understanding of the invention will be had upon reference to the accompanying detail description and to the annexed drawings, in which:V

Figure 1 illustrates a conventional type of window frame equipped with sashes and rib weatherstrips thatare dealt with in the formation of the grooves Vof the sashes and the location of the weatherstrips by the gauging means of this invention.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary view of a window frame yshowing rib weatherstrips therein and illustrating a mode of gauging of checking the proper location of the Weatherstrip with its rib accurately and precisely in the runway in rela-k tion to the adjacent stop.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary view of an ordinary type of groove forming cutting tool or grooving plane such as used by weatherstrip installers illustrating the way in which the gauge means of my gauge plate is employed for the accurate adjustment of the position of the cutting bit or member in reference to the so-called fence or side guide oi the tool.

Figure 4 'is a view that corresponds somewhat with Figure 3, excepting` that the gauge means type of rotary or motor grooving tool, usually called a motor groover. K Y Y K Figure 5 is a perspective view somewhat frage mentary in its nature to illustrate the mannerzl in which the members of my gauge are employed to check the location of the groove formed by theV 4of my invention is adjusted as when used in ccnjunction with the rotary cutting bit of a common .v and the clearance space between the side of the in runways of Ythe frame, vas usual, Athe .sash `2 between the outer stop V4-.andthe parting strip or stop .5, while the sash 3 operates yiin its lower runway between .the parting strip .or stop .5 and the window stopt.`

flhe gauging -means of my inventionfis vintended to ensure accurate .location and-formation of the groofve 1 in .each sash which groove receives the rib .8 of the weatherstrip 9 land the accurate positioning of the :weatherstrip vil in the runway in which it is mounted so that its lrib will be properly and truly positioned in the groove -l of .the sash in whichit operates in order to prevent the diiculties that have Abeen involved heretofore due to linaccuracy of the locations o f the said `parts as above described.

Dealing with a concrete example offsash construction such as showninvFigure .1 and noting that the .windowframe I is equipped with runways, as customary, say of a widthof one-andthree-eighths inches (1%), it is highly essential and desirable that the sash shall-operate in the runway so as to afford a'spacing of the sides of the sash from the stops that .guide it in itsvr movement of a predetermined extent or `with a predetermined amount of vclearance space.. a

In the example illustrated, this space Vmay :preferably be approximately one-thirty-second (elf) of an inch. Now the gauging means of my invention is intended to ensure that one side of the sash shall always be spaced substantially Vonethirty-second (ele) of an inch,;according to 4the example above given, from the side of the stop adjacent thereto. Additionally, the desired and accurate completion of installation that is obtain-v able with myvgauge means calls :for apositioning of the rib 8 of the weathership 9 with its opposite sides very slightly spaced approximately onesixtyefourth (1454) of an fincl'ifroin the yadjacent walls of the groove. In 'other words, the groove 'I will be formed in the actual Vinstallation wor-l;Y about one-thirty-second l(alle) of an inch.-wider than the widest portion of the rib 8. Y

If ,the above conditions are observed yas tothe installinglocation of the groove 1 and'disposition of the rib 8 .withthe stated clearance between one side ,of the sash Vand the adjacent side yof the stop, it will be evident that a normal predetermined Aclearance will always be maintained between the sash and the stops of the frame subvject only to slight variation by reason of theswelling or shrinkage of the sash or window frame. However, it will be evident from the illustration and foregoingv description, that the sash 2 or 3 under all conditions in its cooperation with the rib of vthe weatherstrip will never be permitted-to rattle when the grooving of the sash andthe locating of the weatherstrip ribs is effected by my gauge means because the lateral movement of the sash 2 or 3 as limited by the V4rib 'l of the weatherstrip can never be greater than one-sixty-fourth (1/64) of an inch either way,

sash 2 or 3 and the side of the stop adjacent fr theretois always, ingthe example stated, as great as approximately one-thirtyesecond (elf) of an inch.

By vthe vsame token, owing to the clearances afforded -`asstated, .the freedomof movement ot tion of the `rib of the weatherstrip in thefrunway ofthe sash, either of `which inaccuracies `might resultin improper weatherstrip functioning of the `weatherstripmeans or rattling 'of the window or other defective operation of the weatherstrip with which those who-are -versedtfin the art are very familiar. Y K

l I-llustrating the utility of the Ygauging means of my invention, I referto the construction "of,

the gauge plate ,-A which constitutes `said gauging means. This :gauge plate AA has three gauge functions. It .comprises a body formed at vone edge thereof with a plow gauge B and Vgroove gauge The plow gauge, B is employed :as shown in Figures .-3 .andV 14, -by merely reversing the disposition of kthe body Lof the gaugefor'accurately measuring the distance ofthe cutting membersof cutting tools in relation to the rence or guide means of such tools.

, In Figure 3 thelgauge B is .shown with one edge thereof applied vto the-fence I0 of the hand 'cutting tool, and the `other-edge 'contacting with the buoicutting member :Ilzl ofsaid tool so .that the latter vmay. be tightened'in place .at a precise andaccurate adjustment to form the groove -l in either sash 2 or3, as illustrated in Figure 1.

In Figure 4 the plow gauge member-B isillustratedv contacting at one edge with theg-uide l2 of the motorvgroover -type of ...cutting -tool which guide isequivalent'to the fence lll. The other edge .of fthe plow gauge member B contacts with the` adjacent edge ofthe grooving cutter Vor bit I3 of the rotary ftypeand enables `correct orprecision adjustment ofsaidlcutterlonits spindle :1.4. In' V*Figure 5, the lgroove gauge member :C Ais shown'in the` manner lol? its application to the sash entering the groove Tand enabling a .correct andaccurate checking of the :formation of .this

groove and its proper and precise nlocationlin the sash such that itwill coact completely and located in the runway of the sash.

Of course, 4it remains necessary in the gauging method and technique of my invention that the weatherstrip .9 must be Vlocated accurately and correctly in thev'runway' of the sash; otherwise, the efficacy of my methodandtechnique would be destroyed for .even where the groove 'I is.

correctly located there remains the denite probv lem of a precision and correct location of the rib'8 for the full application of the method of my invention to ensure lthe results which I have described above as establishing ideal and eicient weatherstrip installation.

With the foregoing in mind, therefore, my gauge means comprises a body which is accurate in its width vmeasurement to conform with the corresponding measurement of the runways I5 of the window frame I. Thus, by equipping the edge of the gauge A opposite the edge equipped with the members B and C with the rib gauge member D and rib gauge slot E, I am enabled to properly locate the weatherstrip 9 in its runway ensuring that the rib 8 thereof will be disposed in accurate alignment with an adjacent stop and accurately spaced in parallel relation from said stop a predetermined distance throughout its length.

The manner of use of the rib gauge member D, as just referred to, is illustrated in Figure 2 wherein the gauge slot E is disposed to receive the rib 8 of a weatherstrip emplaced in the runway and the gauge member D is arranged closely in contact with the adjacent stop 5. Since the rib 8 at its widest point is exactly the width of the slot E, there results necessarily the positioning of the rib 8 in absolutely accurate and precise location that it will ensure the location of the weatherstrip with its rib centralized in the groove I of the sash as soon as the latter is placed in position in its runway on the frame I.

In the example of construction illustrated, therefore, the rib 8 will thus be located so that there is a clearance between its sides and the side walls of the groove 1 amounting to about one-sixty-fourth Gai) 0f an inch at each side. Of course, in giving the example of dimensions above, the dimensions are slightly relative but the principle of the relations of the said dimensions is exemplified primarily.

From the foregoing, therefore, it will be noted that at one edge the gauge A has special gauge equipment for the functions stated, at its other end it has special gauge equipment for the secondary functions stated, and the body of the gauge performs the third function of conforming in width with the width of the runway so as to gauge the position of the member A properly to enable the gauging action which is depicted in Figure 2.

In respect to the Vemployment of my gauge A as regards the formation of its width corresponding generally with the width of the runway, there may be some slight variation in that the runway may be very slightly greater or smaller in width than the gauge A. If the width of the runway is smaller, the gauge will not enter and this will immediately advise the installer that the width of the sash should be the same amount smaller than is the runway. If the runway is slightly larger in width than the width of the gauge plate, likewise, the installer isimmediately advised that the width of the sash must be that much greater than the width of the body of the gauge plate A. In other words, the gauge A,

gauge designated by arrowdotted line X in Figure 5, whilejthe portion ofthe, gauge as towidth used fonjthe runway is that .as-V -designated by the arrow dotted Vline Y'in'Figure k3.

Inrega'd to the accurate location of the weatherstrip 9 and its rib 8 in the runway, other handy gauge means in a measure functioning similar to the use of the gauge A in Figure 2 may be ernployed`, for which purpose, I have devised a gauge member IB, as seen in Figure 2, comprising preferably vthe end of a weatherstrip installers -hammer handle. A separate application for patent for-this particular gauge device has been filed Y underSerial No. 374,282, and ling date of Jan-y uary 1,3, 1941. Thisf'application has matured into Patent No. 2,255,307, issued September 9, 1941. This gauge member I8 is formed with a rib gauge slot I1 made by a precision tool such as amilling cutter which slotv I1 is positioned accurately in relation to ats I8 at opposite sides of the member I6 so that the gauge member I6 may be caused to be disposed with one of its flats I8 in contact with the stop 5, for instance, while the rib 8 is accurately located in relation-to the stop 5 be adjusted to the rib 8 at different points in` the length of the rib to ensure the accuracy of the position of the latter in parallelism with the stop 5 or whatever stop is to be accurately spaced from the rib depending upon which runway of the sash is to receive the weatherstrip.

Obviously, since the gauge member I6 is preferably a partv of the installers hammer, by which he nails the weatherstrips in position, said gauge member I6 will be generally used by the installer to a greater extent than the rib gauge D and gauge slot E of my gauge A. vThe latter will be primarily employed for checking since the gauge A is made of metal not susceptible of any material wear, whilst usually the gauge I6 will be made of wood and ultimately might become slightly inaccurate. My gauge A, as regards the employment of the gauge means D and E checks the location of the rib 8 at opposite sides of the gauge and in relation to both sides of the runway,

whereas the gauge I6 only deals with gauging the distance of the rib from one side of the runwayf Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States, is:

1. In gauge means for weatherstrip installation upon windows, doors, or the like, a gauge device comprising a body provided at one edge with a tool bit or plow gauge member and formed at said edge spaced from said plow gauge member with a groove gauge member shaped to t in the groove formed by the tool bit or plow, said plow gauge member having a surface shaped to contact an edge surface of the window sashV or like member, said surface located on plow gauge member nearest the groove gauge member to gauge the position of the groove when the groove gauge member is positioned therein the distance between the inner side of the plow gauge member and the more remote edge of the body being substantially equal to the thickness of a standard window sash or like member.

2. In gauge means for weatherstrip installation upon windows, doors, or the like, a gaugev device comprising a body provided at one edge when used for gaugingthe width of the sash, involves use of the width of thatfportion of the a rib gauge slot ofsubstantally the same' width as said groove gauge member and a stop `engag" ing gauge member at one side of thev slot, said stop engaging gauge` member being of substantially the V same Width as theplowl gauge member,

the distance between the inner side of the plow 10 gauge member which is shaped to- Acontact and extend over-an edge surface ofV a Window sash orl like member and the remote edgeV of the body beingv of substanti'a'll'yy the same'width as' the thickness of a standard window sash or the like,Y 1 and the'distance from the outer side of the stop engaging` gauge member andthe more remote edge* of the. t'iodybeingl of substantially the same Width and' shapedto be inserted in a standard runway or the like of a; frame in which the sash or the like is fitted, theaforesaid two distances beingv thereby substantially equal.

3. In gauge means for Weatherstrip installationsupon windows, doors, or the like', a gauge device comprising a bodyV formed at one edge With a. rib receiving gauge slot and a stop engaging gauge member at one side of the slot, the edge in which the gauge slot and gauge member are formed being of substantially the same Width and shaped to beV inserted in therunway or the like opening in the frame in which the window sash or the like is reeived and determine the position of the rib of the Weatherstrip therein. 1

ELMER' D'. BARRINGER. 

